ASSOCIATE CONTROL ENGINEER

Department of Water Resources -
Sacramento County, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$10,555 - $13,202 a month
3 days ago

Benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

Electrical automation system implementation
Software engineering
Network troubleshooting
Instrumentation and control systems corrective maintenance
On-site technical support
Project engineering
Human-machine interface (HMI) systems
Requirements specification
Signal processing
Requirements design
Component installation
Team leadership
Technical documentation
Software coding
Machine troubleshooting
Software implementation
Mid-level
Software installation
Electrical instrumentation
System maintenance
System design for system development
Programming languages
Analysis skills
Requirements analysis
Instrumentation and control equipment installation
Field service equipment maintenance
Engineering research
Design engineering
Contracts
Leading team collaboration initiatives

Full Job Description

Job Posting: Control Systems Engineer

Department of Water Resources

JC-519228

Control Systems Engineer
ASSOCIATE CONTROL ENGINEER

$10,555.00 - $13,202.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 7/27/2026

Job Description and Duties

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This position is physically located at the Joint Operations Center in Arden Arcade.

Duties: Under direction of the Senior Control Engineer, the Associate Control Engineer (ACE) will perform at the full journey level. The ACE will provide expertise in current control systems evaluation, design, and implementation practices; perform difficult engineering analysis of control systems equipment functional requirements, and conform to Branch engineering and operational standards with respect to the software, hardware, database control strategies, operator displays, and network communications of the State Water Project's (SWP) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) control systems. In concert with the Senior Control Engineer, the incumbent will be afforded considerable latitude for independent judgment to execute their assigned work and will frequently provide team leadership and technical direction to Control Technicians, Control Engineers, and Student Assistants on existing, new, and replacement control system projects.

This position requires that the incumbent work cooperatively with others; maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance; possess good written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills, and exercise good judgment and analytic skills.

Maintain SWP control system controllers, gateways, miscellaneous communications devices, and other associated Plant Aqueduct Controller equipment. Coordinate work requests, projects, and tasks with other Control Systems Branch (CSB) Sections, Energy Management Systems (EMS), Communications Branch, Field Divisions, State Water Project Analysis Office (SWPAO), Division of Engineering (DOE), and others as required. Develop written problem statements, requirements definition, formal design drawings and specifications, contract acquisition documents, implementation details and execution, installation, test, maintenance, and on-site inspection of equipment and software for SWP controllers and associated equipment.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-519228

Position #(s):

842-763-3659-008

Working Title:

Control Systems Engineer

Classification:

ASSOCIATE CONTROL ENGINEER

$10,555.00 - $13,202.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Division of Operations and Maintenance, Assistant Division Manager-Engineering, Utility Power System Services, Controls Systems Branch, Plant Aqueduct Controls Section, Sacramento

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Department Website: https://water.ca.gov/

Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers.

Special Requirements

Employee is required to successfully complete all safety training related to the functions of the job.

Must be willing to work sometimes outside of normal business hours, travel, and stay overnight in various locations throughout the State of California. Regular travel throughout the State will be required. Extensive travel throughout the State will be required

Under the provisions of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard CIP-004 as part of the Energy Policy of 2005, this position has authorized cyber access to or unescorted physical access around critical cyber assets and is subject to a satisfactory background check prior to appointment and every seven years thereafter.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety. Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is essential to the successful performance in this position.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 7/27/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Water Resources

Mailing Address

Attn: Division of Human Resources

P.O. Box 1079

Sacramento, CA 95812

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Water Resources

Submit in Person

Certification Desk

715 P Street, 7th floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

It is desirable for the incumbent to have knowledge and experience in control systems, water/utilities, other system types (i.e. instrumentation, signal processing, actuation), project management, leadership, programming, process, and/or documentation standards creation. Experience in research, develop, and integrate new software/programming practices, Supervisory Controls and Data Acquisition (SCADA). Human-Machine Interface (HMI), Graphical User Interface (GUI), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), Control System Design, Programming Languages IEC 61131, Analysis & Troubleshooting, Communications/Networking experience, Data/Comm Protocols, Structured Query Language (SQL), Other Program Experience such as Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Site Installation such as Input/Output, (IO), Check, Functional Test, Customer Interface, and Scheduling and Reporting.

Benefits

Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.

Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

We have PLENTY of FREE parking.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Stephanie Youngblood
(916) 574-1382
[email protected]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 653-6952
[email protected]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678) resume. Please reference SAP Position #50001709/50001715 and Job Control #519228 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.

Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.

Click here to complete DWR’s Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.

Examination/Assessment

List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.

Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link:

ASSOCIATE CONTROL ENGINEER

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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